ter

en's

nt with the senior maid, the change of events and unexpected outcome that placed me ri

rucial information I was sent for. The weight of my mission pressed down on me eve

on him. I had not yet had the opportunity to serve him di

h the other servants. My duties included cleaning the Alpha's quarte

rters, a small space shared by at least fifteen girls. E

aching me, and I realized immediately that it was the girl who

she approached. "You," she hissed, stopping right in front of me. "Yo

and, I only mentioned the gutters to be noticed. I didn't mea

ell, I'll make sure your life here is miserable. You!"

rstand you're angry. But we're all just trying to survive here. I

. "Survive? You don't know the meaning of th

e with a bitter feeling in my stomach. I finishe

oughts racing. I had to remain focused on

t to avoid further conflict with the girl or anyone else. Trouble meant atte

and the routines of those living in it. My patience was very important, and I knew the mo

he girls I worked with, I overheard whispers of conversation between

girl I was working with. When I was sure I was close enough, I liste

r talks that may or may not be of aby importance . My heart pounded

ssigned, I returned to the servants' quarters that night, f

mation and I was glad I was getting somewhere, ev

te the hostility from the girl frustrated about her job, and the constan

to continue with carefulness. Each day would come with n

he alpha's estate, responsible for caring for the residents. We stoo

pack gathering. You will be serving drinks and food to the members in the palace . I expect you

. "For those of you new here, pay close attention. This is your

he said. This would be my first time participating in such a

f failing in them were unthinkable. As we dispersed to prep

information, especially since they would be discussing the packs wellbein

zzed with activity, the aroma of cooking food filling the air. I joined the other

lined up, trays in hand, and made our way to

conversations creating a lively atmosphere around. The Alp

ded hall, carefully balancing a tray of drinks.

and the tray slipped from my hands. Drin

with anger as he turned to face me, dripping w

clumsy idiot!" he snarled, his

embarrassed by the attenti

led, his anger scary. "Do you have

gure, unbelievably handsome and strong looking, his presen

t moment. His piercing gaze seemed to see right through me, and for a brief moment, I t

y was I so affected by him, the Alpha of all people,

" I managed to say,

any more trouble," he snapped, turni

ion. How could I have been so careless? I found a qu

with all sorts of thoughts. Hunter's reaction had been m

d approached me, her expression stern. "What are you doing he

I said quickly. "It

she replied curtly. "

ned to avoid any more trouble. I moved through

I could feel his gaze following me everywhere